Oregon Coast's Original

Ahoy! Welcome Aboard!

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Tradewinds Charters, the ultimate whale watching and fishing hotspot on the Oregon Coast! For over 80 years, our Depoe Bay whale-watching tours have dazzled and amazed guests, offering the best whale watching Oregon has to offer. With our fleet of 6 state-of-the-art, fully equipped vessels and our experienced, knowledgeable, and super-friendly captains and crew, we specialize in family-friendly whale watching and scenic boat tours.

But wait, there's more! We offer some of the best adrenaline-pumping sportfishing adventures tailored to create unforgettable memories. Embrace our "Quit Wishin' Go Fishin'" spirit and charter one of our fishing trips.  Our fishing trips cater to anglers of all skill levels, targeting a variety of fish species. Embark on our popular 5-hour Bottom Fishing trip to catch Lingcod, Sea Bass, Canaries, Cabezon, Quillback, China Rock, and Sea Trout, or enhance your experience with our 5-hour Bottom Fishing and Crabbing combo for a taste of Oregon's delicious Dungeness crab.

For the ultimate challenge, join our Salmon Fishing trip during the Coho and Chinook Salmon season, and experience the excitement of multiple fish on at once and the iconic Salmon dance. Or, try our Pacific Halibut trip starting in May, and reel in one of the best-eating fish out there.

If you're up for a high-energy experience, our Albacore Tuna trip, starting in mid-July, is perfect for seasoned fishermen and newcomers alike. With satellite imagery to locate these Silver Bullets, you'll have multiple hookups and even more opportunities for fun.

We offer online booking and discounts for booking online, as well as discounts for veterans, military, and frontline workers. At our office, you can purchase fishing licenses and take advantage of our additional services, such as fish filleting, crab cooking, and vacuum packing. We also offer private charters for memorial ashes at sea and weddings.

Tradewinds Charters is committed to operating sustainably, and we proudly partner with the Oregon Kelp Alliance (ORKA) to help preserve our kelp forests. We can't wait to welcome you aboard and show you the beauty of Oregon's marine wildlife, all in a family-friendly, professional, and fun environment!

Tradewinds is located on highway 101 at the North end of the bridge in Downtown Depoe Bay. Our private dock is located conveniently just below our office. With flags flying you’ll see our office which overlooks both the Pacific Ocean, and our harbor. We are always happy to answer your questions, so just give us a call at 541-765-2345 or fill out our Information Request Form. From individuals to large groups, Tradewinds, with our vast experience, is here to provide you with your best ocean experience. Be sure and explore the rest of our web site for great pictures and details about our charter services.

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The Staff and Skippers here at Tradewinds

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